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2025 Press Releases and Media Advisories

• 12/12/25 - Seattle Center Announces Leadership Transition as Director Marshall Foster Accepts New Regional Role
• 11/10/25 - Holidays at the Center Sparkle with Music, Markets, and Magic
• 10/17/25 - Campus Advisory: Saturday, October 18 – High Traffic and Event Impacts
• 09/09/25 - Italian Festival Returns to Seattle Center with Food, Music, and Culture
• 08/28/25 - Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Returns to Seattle Center with Music, Dance, and Community 
• 08/20/25 - Celebrate the Spirit of Hawai’i at Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival 
• 08/15/25 - Celebrate Iranian Culture and Art at Seattle Iranian Festival 
• 08/05/25 - Festival Sundiata Celebrates 45 Years of Community, Culture, and Connection
• 07/29/25 - BrasilFest Honors Brazilian Women’s Strength, Beauty, and Diversity
• 07/22/25 - Experience Tibetan Culture and Compassion at Tibet Fest
• 07/15/25 - Experience the Heart of Punjab Through Sikh Culture, Stories, and Community Spirit
• 06/30/25 - Seattle Center Festál Continues with 15 More Cultural Festivals This Summer and Fall
• 06/27/25 - 40th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center
• 06/25/25 - Celebrate Culture, Cuisine, and Community at Polish Festival Seattle
• 06/25/25 - Experience Arab Traditions and Cultures at Seattle Arab Festival 
• 06/17/25 - Seattle Center Seeks Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Gateway Site on Thomas Street
• 06/16/25 - Memorial Stadium to Open Doors for Free Public Farewell Event
• 05/23/25 - Celebrate Indigenous Culture, Art, and Community at Indigenous People Festival 2025
• 05/20/25 - Turn Up the Heat at Seattle Center’s “Summer at the Center”
• 05/14/25 - Celebrate Culture, Community, and Heritage at Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
• 05/06/25 - Get A Glimpse of China at the Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival
• 04/29/25 - Spirit of Africa Celebrates African Cultures with Music, Dance & Art
• 04/24/25 - Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Kicks off Month to Honor AANHPI Communities in the Greater Seattle Area
• 04/24/25 - Movies at the Mural Presented by Prime Video Announces Summer Outdoor Movie Line-up
• 04/16/25 - Seattle Center Releases 2024 Community Impact Report Showing Continued Growth, and Community Engagement
• 04/01/25- Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates 50th Anniversary 
• 03/20/25 - Seattle Center Announces "52 Weeks of Fun" Campaign
• 03/19/25 - Seattle Center & Pacific Science Center Announce New Partnership
• 03/13/25 - Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures returns to Seattle Center
• 02/26/25 - Embrace the Spirit and Culture of Ireland at Irish Festival Seattle
• 01/14/25 - Tết Festival Kicks off 2025 Seattle Center Festál Lineup 
• 01/06/25 - Volunteer Registration Now Open for Seattle/King County Clinic 

2024 Press Releases and Media Advisories

• 09/09/24 - Seattle Christmas Market Returns
• 09/04/24 - Seattle Center Monorail Fare Increase Proposed
• 01/05/24 - Free Watch Party: Washington vs. Michigan Media Advisory

2023 Press Releases and Media Advisories

• 10/03/23 - Media Advisory: Seattle/King County Clinic Collaborates with Dozens of Partners in Massive Volunteer Recruitment Effort
• 09/27/23 - Media Advisory: Marshall Foster confirmed as Director of Seattle Center
• 08/03/23 - Seattle/King County Clinic Announces Return in 2024 with Free Dental, Vision & Medical Care
• 07/12/23 - Bite of Seattle by CHEQ Hosts Ultimate FIFA Women's World Cup™ Watch Party on July 21 at 5 p.m. PST
• 07/07/23 - Media Advisory: Celebrate MLB All-Star Week at Seattle
• 06/27/23 - Seattle Center kicks off summer with a new role - managing Waterfront Park in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle
• 06/22/23 - Mayor Harrell to Appoint Experienced Civic Leader Marshall Foster to be Next Director of the Seattle Center
• 06/15/23 - Seattle Public Schools and City of Seattle Announce One Roof Partnership as Potential Partner to Fulfill Shared Vision for New Memorial Stadium
• 05/03/23 - Seattle Center Movies at the Mural announces 2023 Summer Lineup of Films
• 04/30/23 - Seattle/King County Clinic Wraps Up Four Days of Free Dental, Medical and Vision Services
• 04/20/23 - The BITE is back! Seattle’s premier food festival returns July 21 – 23, 2023 at Seattle Center
• 03/20/23 - Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Center Collaborate on a New Vision for Memorial Stadium
• 02/14/23 - Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams Retires After 40-Year Career in City Government  
• 02/08/23 - Seattle Center and Waterfront Park Job Fair
• 01/24/23 - Seattle Center Expands Role to include Managing Waterfront Park Operations in Partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle
• 01/24/23 - Workout Wednesdays: Winter Fitness presented by Virgina Mason Franciscan Health is back at Seattle Center
  
• 01/12/23 - Seattle/King County Clinic Returns in 2023 With Free Dental, Vision & Medical Care, April 27-30

2022 Press Releases and Media Advisories

• 12/21/22 - Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams to Retire After 40-Year Career in City Government
• 10/24/22 - Curated Art Tour now at Seattle Center
• 10/17/22 - Media Advisory: Free Eye Exams & Prescription Eyeglasses Offered for People in Need
• 10/12/22 - Diwali: Lights of India Showcases Music, Dance and Martial Arts at Seattle Center
• 10/07/22 - Media Advisory: Turkfest Offers Authentic Cuisine, Performances & Turkish Language Class
• 10/05/22 - Event Recap: Lenny Wilkens Day
• 09/30/22 - Turkfest Offers Authentic Cuisine, Performances & Children’s Activities in Celebration of Turkish Heritage Month
• 09/30/22 - Media Advisory: CroatiaFest Brings Croatian Cooking Demonstration, CroatiaFest Wine Cellars and Food Trucks to Seattle Center
• 09/29/22 - Seattle Center to name October 3rd as Lenny Wilkens Day
• 09/27/22 - Free Eye Exams & Prescription Eyeglasses Offered for People in Need
• 09/23/22 - Media Advisory: The Italian Festival Hosts Grape Stomp, Bocce Tournament, Dog Show and More
• 09/19/22 - The Italian Festival Hosts Grape Stomp, Bocce Tournament, Dog Show and More
• 09/17/22 - Media Advisory: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Festival Celebrates Latino Culture and Independence
• 09/07/22 - Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Festival Celebrates Latino Culture and Independence
• 09/01/22 - Media Advisory: The Art of Gathering: 25 Years of Festál Showcases Art from Cultures Around the World
• 08/29/22 - Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival Features Music, Hula, Ono Food, Workshops and More
• 08/26/22 - Media Advisory: Tibet Fest Displays Tibetan Culture Through Performances, Arts, Foods, Films and Exhibitions
• 08/23/22 - Tibet Fest Displays Tibet Culture Through Performances, Arts, Foods, Films and Exhibitions
• 08/19/22 - Media Advisory: International Arts Competition Comes to Washington with Art Battle Seattle
• 08/17/22 - BrasilFest Celebrates Brazilian Culture
• 08/16/22 - International Arts Competition Comes to Washington with Art Battle Seattle
• 08/12/22 - Media Advisory: Seattle Arab Festival Showcases the Sights, Sounds and Tastes of 22 Arab Nations
• 08/08/22 - Seattle Arab Festival Showcases the Sights, Sounds and Tastes of 22 Arab Nations
• 08/01/22 - Seattle/King County Clinic Returns With Vision Services
• 07/28/22 - Event Recap: Pokémon GO Fest
• 07/18/22 - Seattle Center Festál’s 25th Anniversary Continues with 11 Cultural Festivals This Summer and Fall
• 07/14/22 - Summer at the Center Presented by Premera 2022 Event Line-up
• 07/08/22 - Media Advisory: Polish Festival Seattle Celebrates Polish Culture and Invites Ukrainian Neighbors to Celebrate Together at Seattle Center
• 06/27/22 - Polish Festival Seattle Celebrates Polish Culture and Invites Ukrainian Neighbors to Celebrate Together at Seattle Center
• 06/22/22 - 37th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center Celebrates Diversity, Freedom & Citizenship
• 06/21/22 - Seattle Iranian Festival Celebrates Iranian Women During One-Day Festival at Seattle Center
• 06/13/22 - Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest at Seattle Center and Celebrates Juneteenth
• 06/07/22 - Indigenous People Festival Celebrates Native Cultures at Seattle Center
• 05/27/22 - Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival Offers Two Days of Virtual Performing Arts
• 05/13/22 - Seattle Center Monorail Fare Increases Proposed
• 05/11/22 - A Glimpse of China–Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival, Offers Virtual Music, Movement and Online Exploration
• 05/10/22 - Movies at the Mural Presented by Prime Video Announces Summer Line-up
• 05/10/22 - New ‘Love, SeaTown’ Downtown Block Parties to Kickoff Summer at Pier 62, Pike Place Market, Occidental Square, Westlake, and Seattle Center
• 05/05/22 - Spirit of Africa Presents Virtual One-Day Festival Streamed Live from Senegal
• 05/04/22 - Seattle Center is seeking candidates for positions on the Seattle Center Advisory Commission
• 04/18/22 - Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Kicks off Month to Honor Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at Seattle Center
• 04/11/22 - Seattle Center’s 60th Anniversary Celebrates what is New, Now & Next
• 03/28/22 - Seattle/King County Clinc: Letter to the Community
• 03/25/22 - Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Celebrates with Program of Hybrid Events Online and at Seattle Center
• 03/21/22 - Spring Events for Kids of All Ages at Seattle Center
• 03/02/22 - Gastronomy Takes the Virtual Stage at Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures
• 02/15/22 - Event Recap: Art, Beats and Lyrics
• 01/12/22 - Producing Partner Selected to Reimagine Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival’s Future

2021 Press Releases and Media Advisories

09/02/21 - Seattle Center Announces RFP to Reimagine and Reinvigorate Bumbershoot Arts & Culture Festival